What is Home Insurance? Do you know what home insurance is and how it works? The idea of homeowners insurance might seem simple, but it can be easily misunderstood. We’ll be taking a look at everything you need to know about home insurance. Homeowners insurance is a way of covering you against loss or damage […]
Shipping Container Homes: What to Know Including Costs and Design
The Guide to Shipping Container Homes Are you considering a shipping container home? Shipping containers are used to transport goods worldwide, and they are strong enough to withstand being moved on ships and trucks. But do they also make good homes? With a lot of used shipping containers available, they present an opportunity to create […]
Waterfront Homes For Sale: What to Ask When Buying Waterfront Property
What to Know About Waterfront Homes For Sale Are you looking into buying a waterfront home for sale? Waterfront homes are naturally appealing to buyers. Who wouldn’t want to live right on the water? Although waterfront homes are of interest to most buyers, not many people know the particular risks and issues that can arise […]
Modular Homes: Pros and Cons of a Modular Home With Video
What to Know About Modular Homes Are you considering buying a modular home? Once thought a cheap and low-quality housing option, modular homes have come a long way in recent years. They offer home buyers another way to achieve their dream of owning a home and come with several advantages over regular, “stick-built” homes. However, […]
Retirement Communities: Buying Into a 55 and Over Community
What is a 55 and Older Retirement Community? Are you looking for a retirement community? A retirement community is a neighborhood built for adults who are at least 55 years of age. However, the age limit is not always set in stone and can be as young as 50 and as old as 60 for […]
Buying a Foreclosed Home: How to Buy a Foreclosure
Tips For Buying a Foreclosure Over the years working as a real estate agent, many buyers have asked me about buying a foreclosed home. They essentially are asking how to buy a foreclosure. The appeal is that they’ve heard foreclosures are the bargain of the century. If you are considering buying a foreclosed home, it […]
Reverse Mortgage: The Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages
What is a Reverse Mortgage Do you know what a reverse mortgage is and how it works? How about the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage? If you have no idea, you’re not alone. Tons of people have no idea how a reverse mortgage works. Reverse mortgages are a financial product that has been […]
What is a Good Credit Score: Getting The Highest Credit Scores
The Highest Credit Scores Explained Do you know what is a good credit score? How about the highest credit score possible? Over the years working as a real estate agent lots of people have asked me what is the best credit score you can get. Having a good credit score is really important when you […]
Credit Karma: What Is It and How Does It Work Including Video
What to Know About Credit Karma Have you ever wondered what Credit Karma is and how it works? Maybe you have seen their advertisements on television? Are you wondering if Credit Karma is accurate? Your credit score is one of the most critical pieces of financial information, especially when buying a home. For a long […]
Mortgage Preapproval vs Prequalification: What’s The Difference
How Pre-approval Differs From Pre-qualification Do you know how mortgage preapproval differs from a prequalification? There has been some confusion among those looking to buy a home and qualify for a mortgage loan regarding the difference between a mortgage pre-approval vs. a pre-qualification letter. Indeed, they sound pretty similar, so hearing these terms before or […]